We bought our home with Billy virtually across the country. At first we were sure that we wanted to…read morestart looking at houses after we moved to Minnesota. Buying something as expensive and important as a house virtually seemed nuts. But as the new year began we started getting the urge to just take a look. Who knew that within just a few weeks we would have an accepted offer? There is no one else we would have felt comfortable buying remotely with. And the only reason we changed from just looking to seriously buying was because we came to trust and rely on Billy's opinions. He is not just a savvy and knowledgeable realtor, he is truly a sincere and nice guy. He would warn us that even if we lose out on a house, in the end it always works out (and SPOILER ALERT he's right). But he still commiserated with us when we were outbid and he really went above and beyond when we were searching for the right home. And he really does want to find you the right home. He will be honest with you about any negatives he sees and he will steer you away from any bad decisions. Sometimes we were so keen to just get a house that we were willing to settle or make hasty decisions. But Billy makes sure that whatever house you get is a great house and whatever you do is sound and smart. And I'm so glad that he was there with us helping make all our decisions. He would give us daily updates of his endeavors going door to door and networking with other agents. In the end it was a note of his he left on the door of a house that was off the market that did the trick. We were able to buy a house that was miles better than any of the other houses we put offers on with basically no other competition. In the crazy housing market right now you need someone like Billy who is willing to go the extra mile. He was always trying innovative techniques to help us stand out amongst other buyers and that's exactly what it takes these days. He's continued to be invaluable after closing. He was great to bounce ideas around with about updating the house after moving in and he and Heather have been great with recommendations. He is always super responsive and I'm so glad I can still rely on him even after we've closed.

We worked with Billy and the Pauling Homes Team to buy and sell a house in Eden Prairie. Everything…read moreabout the experience was superb! Billy took the time to listen to our needs, ask us about our future plans, and answer every one of our questions. They were in constant communication and made sure that we felt informed and confident in making the best decisions for our family. The combination of integrity, grace, and real estate intelligence in this team is unparalleled. This paired with Billy's deep knowledge and network in the Minnesota real estate community made for the dream team! We felt cared for (and about) at every turn. The entire experience was a joy!

Working with Tim and Thang was such a smooth experience. We purchased our first home virtually and…read morethey were extremely knowledgable about the whole process and answered all our questions and concerns. Even helping us with our fireplace after move in! 10/10 will recommend

I am an out of town owner and really needed to find a realtor that I could trust to oversee pretty…read moremuch everything with my best interest at heart. After interviewing several agents, I met with Thang. We clicked immediately, talking to Thang was like talking to an old friend. Thang is not pushy, he listens to your thoughts and concerns. Every realtor has a different approach and I felt the most compatible with Thang. Thang's hardworking team, Ben, Stephanie and Angella were also a pleasure to work with. My condo had been a rental for many years so Thang and Ben coordinated some needed updating and had it professionally staged. His team put together a beautiful marketing flyer and had open houses every weekend until it sold. Thang is very optimistic, he finds the positive in every situation. Even when the first offer fell through, he managed to put me at ease. Selling a home can be stressful but I was always confident Thang and his team were doing everything possible to sell my property. I am most grateful for their dedication and hard work. It was great to work with genuinely a nice group of people.

This is the first time in my life that I am writing a review for a realtor; never before have I've…read morebeen so happy with any realtor and I own numerous properties, I've owned different homes in different states and countries and not once would I give any realtor 5 stars... far from it. Except Ben. If you are looking for an incredibly hard working person who will answer the phone pretty much any time of the day look no further; Ben has been incredibly responsive and on top of every issue we've encountered during the buying/building process of our home. He is very good at solving disputes and helping his client as much as he possibly can. I am not the one to give 5 stars easily but I just could not recommend Ben enough! A big thanks to Ben for helping us buy and build our brand new home!

Ben Gange served as our exceptional purchasing realtor in Minneapolis. A very positive and…read moreknowledgeable person, he demonstrated an extremely thorough knowledge of the Minneapolis downtown condo market. His advice, in particular with regards to strengths & relative weaknesses of condo buildings, including various available units in the buildings, was highly useful in assisting us in making our decision. We highly recommend Ben and are thankful for his expertise and manner.

Cari Ann, Pamala and her team were fantastic with the sale of our house in the MacGrove…read moreneighborhood. They obviously knew the market very well and the staging was INCREDIBLE and instrumental in the quick sale of our house. Happy with the counsel/advice we received and the fantastic service. While Cari Ann Carter Group is at a slightly higher % for realtor fees, worth it just for the staging and high touch service. UPDATE (approximately 1.5 years later): We recently used Cari Ann Carter again for the purchase of a lot. This was a bit spontaneous and Cari Ann is a pit bull when it comes to advocating for you. We were able to put in an offer Sunday, get a counteroffer Monday and secure the property on Tuesday. She was INSTRUMENTAL in making this happen quickly and is the best negotiator ever! She set reasonable expectations for us, which we really appreciated, and was very open in feedback along the entire way. More importantly, she is a DO-er! She had 2 contractors out within 12 hours of walking the property to help us with the logistics of design, finding a contractor, etc. You want her and her amazing team on your side when you're buying or selling!

Beware of fast talk and non-listener, nothing but pushy and arrogant. Two of the worst qualities we…read morewanted in a realtor. Cai Ann didn't listen. Also had a horrible experience with their partner, The Closing Phase, yet they wouldn't help us out with the negative experience we had after they received their commission for the sale of one home and purchase of new one, it's like we were no one to them after all was said and done. Will never use or recommend Cari Ann Carter again! WORST experience ever!!

I've had the pleasure of working with Suzanne and I can't recommend her highly enough. What sets…read moreSuzanne apart is her deep knowledge of the real estate industry and her exceptional ability to listen. From our very first meeting, she took the time to truly understand what I was looking for. Throughout the entire process, Suzanne was thoughtful, patient, and always attentive to my needs and concerns. She never pushed or rushed me, and instead offered insightful guidance that was clearly rooted in truly understanding what mattered most to me. If you're looking for an agent who will really listen and put your priorities first, Suzanne is the one you want by your side.

The best service requested ever The best value ever and the…read morebest requested service ever They did a good job on the service requested

Recommendation for Zac Bidelman/Keller Williams Preferred Realtor/Huerkamp Home Group…read more I first met Zac Bildelman after inquiring about a property that I was interested in. He made an appointment and showed me the property that same day. My first impression was that he was knowledgeable and able to answer my questions readily. I realized over time that because of all his additional attributes (Professional, always responsive, and very patient), he was the perfect realtor. It had been over 30 years since my husband, and I had previously scoured the cities in search of that one perfect realtor to help us find the house that was perfect for us at that time. Zac Bidelman patiently spent at least two years showing me various properties. He quickly fine-tuned the amenities that I was in search of until it basically came down to 3 or 4 properties. Once the perfect location came on the market, he helped me create an offer that he presented immediately. His quick action was the sole reason that I was able to buy the property that was perfectly suited to me. The second phase of my quest was to subsequently sell my house. During that process Zac assisted me with the preparations of getting the house we built 33 years prior ready for sale. His company hired an inspector and then advised me how to prioritize what to repair from the inspector's list. Zac had a "Stager" available to me who helped me get the house aesthetically ready to be viewed. The professional photographer that he used took exceptional photographs that helped present my house in the best possible light. This also included drone shots which helped highlight the fabulous view from and around my home. Regarding setting the sales price of my house, he listened to my input of what I felt the price should be set at - given that I knew my property and adjacent locations so well after living in the house for over three decades. Because of his skills as a realtor, my home sold in one day. For any and all of the above-stated reasons, I wholeheartedly recommend Zac Bidelman and his very accomplished assistants and team. Zac's contact info is as follows: (612) 712-9936 zac@hhgus.com

MORGAN HAD AN OFFER ON MY CONDO IN 10 DAYS (and the condo…read morewas a piece of work! you should see the before/after pictures from Morgan's staging) I'm beyond impressed with Morgan. I went through a terrible experience with a previous realtor and after 4 months my property didn't have 1 offer so I took it off the market. Many months later, I searched Google and found Morgan after reading a review on here (Yelp) and browsing her website. After reviewing her "buyer/seller guide" (which I highly recommend you ask her for), it literally answered every question I had as a seller. And in my case, I started to question after living in 4 states and working with countless realtors, why this was my first time seeing such a guide? It speaks to Morgan's ability to truly understand her market and clients. I went from no sell after 4 months to hiring Morgan and had an offer in 10 DAYS!!! You can't get any better than that. What I love about Morgan is that she's a straight-shooter. She won't B.S. you and she delivers. She also pays attention to details. I lived out of state from my property so she did all of the legwork for me. My condo needed some work with painting, staging (which I HIGHLY recommend her staging services), and minor maintenance. Her pricing was reasonable, she got it done in a timely manner, and she found ways to save (to the point that she went and actually swapped an item purchased for a less expensive one). She has a great eye for design, and most importantly, she's trustworthy. I can't recommend this woman enough. No shade to male realtors, but my experience personally has been that woman realtors pay more attention to details. I gave Morgan my timeline and budget and she completely exceeded my expectations. I don't even think this review does her justice as I'm beyond thankful for her services. She's phenomenal. If you're in search of a realtor or have a realtor already but you have a hunch they aren't meeting your needs, before you sign any papers, I'd make the switch or at minimum hear what she has to say. You won't regret it. I only wish I'd known of her the first time around.

My husband and I chose Morgan as our realtor in 2015. As first time home buyers, we were pretty…read moreclueless as to what to do first. Morgan helped us navigate every aspect of the house buying process. She set us up with a great mortgage broker, helped us understand the current market, explained how to assess houses and spot issues, and when it came time to negotiate offers, was quite tenacious in getting us the best deal possible. It took a while for us to find our perfect house but she was incredibly professional, patient, attentive, and fun throughout the experience. I can't imagine working with anyone else!

Sarah was incredibly helpful with my recent move to Saint Paul from another state. She took all my…read morerequests and criteria, gave me a list to look over, and then made a viewing schedule and appointments for me for the properties I wanted to visit in the limited timeframe I had. I ended up choosing an apartment in a property I may not have known about or considered if it wasn't for her. She always responded quickly and having the assistance and expertise for moving to a metro area I didn't have much knowledge about made it much easier for me. Highly recommended!

We are planning a move from Philadelphia to Minneapolis and we only had a few days to see a number…read moreof apartments in downtown Minneapolis. Prior to our trip, I emailed Apartment Mart with our needs, and Sarah responded promptly with guidelines and suggestions. We shared our price-range and that we wanted to live downtown; within a few days Sarah had made all of the appointments on our behalf and emailed a thorough schedule for our two-day visit. Apartment Mart has a relationship with many of the new/highrise apartment buildings in the city, but we were also interested in a few of the older buildings, (and rented condominiums), that Apartment Mart doesn't represent. Sarah was clear as to which of these she wouldn't make appointments, (and instructed us to contact them on our own); but left some time in our schedule to see these units as well. All in all, Sarah made coordinating a whirlwind schedule virtually painless. I'd recommend them to anyone who is looking for an apartment in Minneapolis.

Aaron was an incredible real estate agent that helped was extremely effective and accommodating. He…read morehelped us find our new home in a couple of weeks and was extremely knowledgeable about the condition and details of the properties we toured. This was extremely valuable to us as first-time homebuyers. After that, Aaron was an advocate for us in the contract negotiation process and gave us great advice that led to the best results for us and some money back. Specifically, the night before we made our offer, he staid up until two in the morning to ensure that we made our offer in a timely manner and that we were well-positioned in a competitive market. All in all, experienced, competent, and helpful real estate agent.

Aaron was outstanding to work with! As newly married, first-time homebuyers, we were nervous about…read morethe process, unsure of what was right or wrong, and still figuring out our house standards. Aaron was incredibly patient and took the time to explain every step of the process to us in a way that made us feel confident and informed. Whenever we had questions (and we had a lot), he was quick to respond and always thorough in his answers. His expertise and deep knowledge of homes in and around the Twin Cities was invaluable. Not to mention he was fun to work with. While the process can be rigorous, he was lighthearted, goofy and realistic. He brought the human aspects into it and acknoweldged when something may not have fit what we had expressed we wanted in a home. He would acknowledge if he noticed any red flags about a home and made sure, we were aware. He is an incredibly trustworthy agent. We would send him listings that had just come on the market, and he consistently rearranged his schedule or fit us in last minute so we could see them. When we found our home, we actually had a bid on another house. Aaron found a new listing and encouraged us to make time to see it right away as he thought we would really like it. It had just come on the market and ended up being absolutely perfect for what we were looking for, even better than the house we had an active bid on. It checked every box and truly showed how closely Aaron listened to our needs and preferences. Throughout the negotiation process, he was extremely thorough in explaining our options while still empowering us to make our own decisions. Because of his guidance and advocacy, we landed our dream first home--and we truly owe that to Aaron. We cannot recommend him enough and will absolutely be working with him (and his dog, One-Eyed Willy!) again in the future when we purchase our next home. Thank you, Aaron!

I have used DRG for the leasing and management of my two-bedroom condo in St. Louis Park and can't…read moresay enough about the great, responsive service I have received from the team. Within a week of inquiring about their leasing process, I had an agent out at my house to discuss my options and he helped me to make an informed decision on what my unit was worth in the current market. Following our discussion, they were quick to list the unit and promoted it in a variety of ways, including their Facebook page and other on-line resources. Two days and multiple showings later, I had a fantastic renter who committed to a 26-month lease. I credit this to my leasing team's knowledge of the market and reputation in the industry as being the go-to provider for condos in the MSP area. Since leasing my condo over two years ago, I have had nothing but outstanding service from my management team, namely, Megan Evans-Sharbano. She is quick, incredibly responsive and makes the landlord experience seamless. I live out-of-state and having someone on the ground near the unit, should something, happen is very comforting. My washing machine wasn't working and Megan not only sourced new machines within my given budget, she also arranged for the install and removal of my old unit, no questions asked. It couldn't have been a more painless experience and it's great to know I don't have to spend time arranging those types of tasks. I also have purchased Groupons for services for my home and she handles the timing of the service with my tenant. While the team does have a maintenance team who can assist with projects, it's nice to know they let me use whatever contractor or service-provider I want. She also does quarterly inspections to ensure the unit is being kept up, and is always providing updates as they arise. I've also referred DRG to a number of neighbors who are in similar situations and they have also had nothing but great things to say. As I look to sell my unit, there is no doubt that I will be leveraging DRG's selling team. I recently had a meeting with BJ LaVelle and he walked through the entire process and helped me understand the current market. I'm confident his team's reputation will be invaluable during this process and I'm excited for the possibility to continue my relationship with the DRG team, moving forward.

BEWARE. ISAAC KUEHN, realtor for DRG used his professional realtor license to open an unauthorized…read morelock box without notifying the other agent or homeowner & he used the keys in that lock box to grant himself access to THE BOOKMEN STACKS CONDO bldg in North Loop Minneapolis. He entered the bldg & used the facilities in the bldg without a resident. I reported him to the Minnesota Real Estate Board in summer 2024 & sent them the bldg security footage of him propping the lobby doors open & he was found guilty & was fined in the Fall of 2024. He requested an in-person Appeal board meeting which I was present & since he continued to be dishonest throughout the entire process, the real estate board severely increased his fine he had to pay to the board & required he complete other disciplinary measures & is on his public record for few years. He is the most dishonest Realtor in Real Estate & he is very unprofessional.